The instant gratification of seeing pictures from your wedding is incredibly tempting. While this is great, is it worth it when you get the photos back from the photographer and so many of the photos feature people holding up their iPhones? We all hope that people would know better than to get in the way, but many couples don’t want to take that chance.

A “first look” is one of the most special wedding photos you can capture. Hidden away from the eyes of your bustling friends and family, you and your soon-to-be spouse sharing a quick glance or two just before the ceremony is an intimate, calming setting for just the two of you. At The Resort at Longboat Key Club, beautiful spots are hidden around virtually every corner to make sure your moment is picture perfect! Here’s a sneak peek at a few of our favorites.

Today we’re exploring the stunning wedding of Katie and Mike, who travelled to Longboat Key all the way from Chicago to be married in the sunshine. Both from small families, the couple decided a destination wedding would be a nice getaway for themselves and their loved ones to celebrate their important milestone.

Meet Ayla Goggin, our wedding planner/event manager extraordinaire here at The Resort at Longboat Key Club! Today on the blog, Ayla shares a glimpse into her daily life of turning wedding dreams into a reality.

When Hannah and Donnie Kessler said “I do” in the sand on September 3, 2017, their love story was continuing just as it began. The couple met at a beach party in Jamaica in 2012, and have been together ever since. While the couple entertained love from a long distance for nearly four years, eventually they made a home in Tampa, Florida and decided to share their wedding vows on Longboat Key.